More than 4,000 rare forest turtles rescued from captivity in Palawan
A total of 3,831 Palawan Forest Turtles and some 185 other turtles were rescued from horrifying conditions in Palawan. The turtles were being kept in a warehouse with its own …
Ancient gold artefacts from Mindanao to be showcased in New York
“Philippine Gold – Treasures of Forgotten Kingdoms,” will be an up and coming exhibition from September 11 to January 3 at the Asia Society in New York City. The exhibition …
BIR to report to IRS on bank accounts of US citizens living in the Philippines
The Bureau of Internal Revenue will start to automatically report all financial accounts held by US citizens living and working in the Philippines to the IRS – the kicker? the US …
Rise in illegal foreign workers alarms Senator Miraiam Defensor Santiago
Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago has sought an inquiry into the alarming increase in the numbers of “illegal” foreign workers in the Philippines. Santiago filed House Relolution #1298 directing a Senate …
US to seize millions that Janet Napoles claimed was for disaster relief
The US Justice Department moved this week to seize assets owned by Janet Napoles, the businesswoman at the centre of the ‘pork barrel scam.’ The department filed a civil forfeiture complaint to …
Seven dead and 35 arrested in separate drug raids in Davao City
At least seven people are dead during simultaneous drug raids across the city of Davao early Wednesday. Davao City Police Office did not issue an official statement as of press time …
Danish man and two Koreans fall prey to ‘Batang Hamog’ gang in Manila
A Danish man and two Koreans have fallen victim to the notorious “Batang Hamog” in the Malate, Mabini and Ermita regions of Manila. The group has targeted foreigners for years. …
Anita Magsaysay-Ho painting sells for 52 million pesos – a new record
The Fish Harvest at Dawn by Filipina painter Anita Magsaysay-Ho has been sold for a record-breaking price at Leon Gallery’s mid-year auction of art. The painting fetched a final hammer price …
Russian deported After trying to sneak into Philippines to meet girlfriend
A Russian who used Malaysia as an entry point to the Philippines to meet his 19-year-old Filipino girlfriend was arrested by immigration and deported at the Zamboanga City Seaport. 24-year-old …
959-million peso “Aerotropolis” proposed for General Santos City
General Santos City is trying to acheive new heights by adding what is being dubbed “Aerotropolis,” a new 959-million peso Industrial Airport Complex in southern Mindanao. The new complex is …
Inspirational Filipino-American wins best documentary at Vatican film festival
Filipino-American inspirational speaker Jessica Cox has won a milestone for herself, her people and her disability – the arm-less woman won the best documentary film award for her film “Right …
Can historic map prove Scarborough Shoal belongs to the Philippines?
The $237.300 dollar map of the Philippines could assist the country in its effort to make a final stand on Scarborough Shoal. The rare parchment map was bought at Sotheby’s London by Mel Velasco …
Korean charged after killing motorcyclist in drink driving accident
CEBU, Philippines – A drink driving Korean has been arrested for killing a local motorcycle driver in Lapu-Lapu City. 54-year-old Rolando Flores was declared dead on arrival at Mactan Doctor’s …
Korean, aged 34, found dead in apparent suicide in Lapu Lapu City
A young Korean man was found dead in a rented home in Lapu-Lapu City last Tuesday, July 7. 34-year-old Oh-Jun Kwan, known to many as “Maru” was a freelance tour …
Singapore citizen gets eight years in Filipino prison for not paying hotel bill
Jonathan Lee Seng Tan has been sentenced to eight years in prison for not paying a hotel bill. Tan’s bill amounted to a little less than 20,000 pesos (about $400 dollars) which …
Policeman sleeping on job allowed five prisoners escape Jail in Koronadal City
A police officer has been relieved of his post after five prisoners escaped while he was sleeping on duty in Koronadal City, southern Mindanao. The prisoners sawed off the iron …
More than 1,000 students poisoned by fruit-flavoured candy in Surigao del Sur
More than 1,000 students have fallen ill this past Friday after eating fruit-flavoured candy sold by local vendors in Surgao del Sur Province. Provincial disaster management groups are saying no …
American arrested on child sex charges in Cagayan de Oro City
Kenneth Rosebush, aged 65, has been arrested and held by NBI agents for allegedly luring minors to his house to have sex with them. Rosebush is a resident of Capistrano Complex …
Provincial government declares power company “persona non grata”
The province of Romblon has declared DMCI Power Corporation ‘persona non grata’ for its part in opposing a contract to supply electricity to nine provincial towns and some 200,000 residents …
Belgian pervert threatened young girls with samurai sword
Belgian pervert Prosper Slachmuylders, aged 76, is under arrest after he was caught naked in bed with a young girl. Slachmuylders was renting a home in the Trinidad, Bohol, when National …
Wealthy Victoria Court Hotels owner dies in Batangas helicopter crash
Well known Filipino businessman Archimedes “Archie” Rosario King, owner of the Victoria Court Hotel chain has died while undergoing medical treatment from a crash of his helicopter near Mount Maculot …
British retired teacher stabbed to death in San Rafael, Bulacan
A retired British school teacher was stabbed to death in his dream home in San Rafael, Bulacan, on June 17. 69-year-old Brian Bridge of Kingsley, Hampshire, was stabbed multiple times, while …
Is it possible to live in the Philippines on just $10 Dollars a Day?
Whatever the nay-sayers may tell you, it is possible. So, I’ll show you how, and also describe how $20 dollars a day can see you live like a king. First …
Down and out in the Philippines: Sickness in the land of the unknown
My Eat, Pray, Love lifestyle had to be put on hold when I became ill. My illness was simple. A cut to the bottom of my foot that I was …
Fraudster posing as Interpol agent arrested in La Union
A Filipino man was arrested yesterday on charges of swindling and threats after he posed as an Interpol Agent in the town of San Fernando, La Union. 53-year-old Alfredo Martelino …
Man suspected of American diver’s murder shot dead in Cadiz City
A suspect in the 2013 killing of an American diver from Negros Occidental was killed in a shootout on Friday when he was confronted by police. Eric Blacquio was gunned …